The launch of Shenzhou 9 last month drew the world’s attention as China sent its first female taikonaut, Liu Yang, into space. While many focus on the contrast between Liu Yang and Feng Jianmei, there …

The launch of Shenzhou 9 last month drew the world’s attention as China sent its first female taikonaut, Liu Yang, into space. While many focus on the contrast between Liu Yang and Feng Jianmei, there …

History has been made. On Saturday, Liu Yang became China’s first female taikonaut when the Shenzhou 9 launched into outer space. This is the first manned docking attempt for China’s space exploration program and a …